Author: Auction News

Worldwide to Bring Great Classics to Auburn

Auburn, IN, May 18, 2008–Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s finest automobiles, has announced that its inaugural Auburn Auction will include some of the most celebrated and important motorcars in existence. The Labor Day Weekend sale promises to be one of the most illustrious on […]

How About a Personal Shopper for Your Next Car?

Valhalla, NY, May 20, 2008–New car buyers up and down the Eastern seaboardwho wish to avoid aggressive dealership sales tactics and have a supportcompany handle all the details and paperwork involved in the lease orpurchase of a late model vehicle can now take advantage of Russell AutoBuying (russellautobuying.com), a five-year […]

“Pony” Club To Meet at Shannons

There’s a big ‘Pony’ club gathering at Shannons in Melbourne on Monday June 2, with seven special Shelbys and Mustangs being corralled for auction. The real ‘show ponies’ of the Winter Classic Auction will be a brace of thoroughbred Shelby Mustangs – a race-ready, red, right hand drive 1968 Shelby […]

World Auction Records Tumble at Bonhams’s Best Ever Aston Martin Sale

Bonhams’s ninth annual Aston Martin sale at the Works Service facility in Newport Pagnell on Saturday, May 17, was the best ever, realizing a record $8.8m—double last year’s total. Crowds packed into the saleroom to witness an unprecedented 97% of all lots sell with many new world auction records achieved […]

Special Jaguar “E2A” to Headline B&B at Quail Lodge

The unique and celebrated prototype Jaguar ‘E2A’ as driven by no fewer than four of the world’s greatest racing drivers is to be offered for the first time at auction, headlining Bonhams & Butterfields’ annual Quail Lodge sale, in California, on 15 August 2008. It is expected to fetch in […]

$10.9m California Spyder Sets Record in Maranello

Maranello, Italy (May 18, 2008)–Car enthusiasts and Ferrari collectors from across the globe descended on Maranello, Italy, this past weekend for RM Auctions’s second annual “Ferrari Leggenda e Passione” auction event to witness a new auction record established for a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder formerly owned by actor James Coburn. […]

All Eras Command High Prices at the Houston Classic Auction

Serious collectors and enthusiasts alike descended on Texas last weekend, as Worldwide Auctioneers presented an outstanding assortment of vintage automobiles at its 4th annual Houston Classic Auction. Held in conjunction with the Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance, the six hour sale attracted bidders from across the USA and Europe, as […]

Mecum Auctions Rare Collection of Automotive Signs in Indiana

Indianapolis, IN. May 14, 2008 – Mecum Auctions will offer 150 pristine vintage signs from the Christenholz Collection to the highest bidder at Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 15-18. Now in its 21st year, the spring auction was recently relocated from Illinois to Indiana […]

Gooding & Company Welcomes Two Noteworthy Auction Experts

Andrew Reilly (left) and Garth Hammers (right)Santa Monica, CA. May 13, 2008 – Gooding & Company is pleased to announce the addition of two full-time specialists, Andrew Reilly and Garth Hammers. Reilly and Hammers join the elite group of car and auction experts at Gooding & Company. As a Specialist, […]

Austrian Grand-Prix Winning Ferrari 250 LM Joins RM’s Maranello Line-Up

s/n 5845GTLondon, England (May 12, 2008) – With the final countdown well underway to Sunday’s much anticipated Ferrari Leggenda e Passione auction event in Maranello, Italy, RM Auctions is delighted to announce an important inclusion to the auction line-up – a legendary, grand-prix winning 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. Designed by […]